Navigating 10th Grade

October 1, 2013

Introductions Mr. Foxworth - Principal 10th Grade AP, Mr. Curl Academic Dean, Mrs. McReynolds 10th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Crull

Sophomore OfficeLocationGrade level secretary, Mrs. HawkinsValue of scheduling an appointment

Student AccountabilityAttendance

Grades + Attendance = CREDITGrades (daily, six weeks, semester)

Major GradesThree days to retakeStudent responsibility to schedule time

Success for all StudentsStudents need to make the best grades possible!Parents and Students are encouraged to have a Parent/Student Portal www.gccisd.net1st and 2nd semester averagingCommunicate with the teacher FIRST!!Tutorials—bus runs at 3:30 on Tues. and Thurs.Credit Recovery

What is a Credit?1 credit = 1 full year in a classOne half credit = 1 semester in a classTo earn credit:

Grade average must be 70% or betterMust attend 90% of days in the semester

Graduation Plans Distinguished High School Graduation Plan Recommended High School Graduation Plan

www.gccisd.net

Graduation Requirements

Recommended High School PlanAcademic Requirements (26 Credits)Successful completion of English I, English II, English III, and English IV - 4 credits Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, and 4th Math - 4 credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 4th Science – 4 credits W.Geog, W. History, US History, Government (1 sem),

and Economics (1 sem) – 4 credits 2 years of the same foreign language – 2 credits Fine Arts (1 credit), Technology Application (1 credit),

PE (1 credit), Communication Applications (0.5 credit), and Health (0.5credit) – 4 credits

4 credits of Electives

Graduation Requirements

Distinguished High School PlanAcademic Requirements (26 Credits)Successful completion of English I, English II, English III, and English IV - 4 credits Alg I, Geometry, Alg II, and 4th Math - 4 credits Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and 4th Science – 4 credits W.Geog, W. History, US History, Government (1 sem), and

Economics (1 sem) – 4 credits 3 years of the same foreign language – 3 credits Fine Arts (1 credit), Technology Application (1 credit), PE (1

credit), Communication Applications (0.5 credit), and Health (0.5 credit) – 4 credits

3 credits of Electives Must have 4 advanced measures (Original

Research/Projects, AP courses, and/or dual credit college courses, PSAT recognition)

Advanced Measures

AP versus Dual CreditAP Dual Credit

Approval and Regulation

College Board Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Credit Earned

College Credit is awarded most colleges and universities when the student passes the AP exam with a 3 or higher

Credit is awarded by most colleges and universities when the student passes the course with a “C” or better

Who teaches the course?

An AP trained and certified high school teacher

College Instructors and/or a high school teacher serving as an adjunct professor

Where is it taught?

On the high school campus On the high school campus or the college campus

Eligibility Campus-Based Decision and Qualifications

Students must be a junior or senior and receive college placement scores on THEA, ASSET or COMPASS or be exempt based on the SAT/ACT

Uniformity Standardized, consistent curriculum Varies by Instructor

http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/dual-credit-athcc#1.WhatisDualCredithttp://www.lonestar.edu

Graduation and STAAR Require a Level II Satisfactory

Algebra I – 9th gradeBiology – 9th gradeEnglish I: Reading and Writing – 9th gradeEnglish II: Reading and Writing – 10th gradeUS History – 11th grade

GPA and Class RankGOOD GRADESRigorous Courses PAP/APRequesting a Transcript. Transcript only mailed home Junior/Senior year. Sophomores must request a copy.

On GCCISD websiteComputers in Ranger CenterAllow 3-5 days to processRegistrar: Heather Roecker, located in Ranger Center

Sophomore ChecklistPolish study skillsSelect five or ten colleges to contact for brochures and/or applicationsPlan a productive summerUse internet to explore different careers and/or consider job shadowingPSAT , Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test

Wednesday, October 16, 2013http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

Preparing for College College and Career Counselor: Clara Monroe College and Career Corner: Amanda Lavender

Sign up for the most rigorous courses possible.

Discuss with your child their future plans: career interests, two year college, four year college, degree plans, finding the right college for them, researching colleges and reviewing college application requirements

Preparing for College (Cont.)

NAVIANCE Family Connection Site

Students can login to the system:Username: Student ID numberPassword: Birthdate

2 digits for day and month, 4 digits for yearExample: June 6, 1997 = 06061997

Please contact counselor if you have need assistance.

Useful Websiteswww.gccisd.netwww.actstudent.orgwww.collegeboard.comhttps://connection.naviance.com/rssterlinghttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/make-a-plan

Dates to RememberEnd of 1st 6 weeks- October 4th PSAT Parent Meeting—October 7th, 6:30pm, RSSPSAT—October 16th Homecoming Dance – October 12th College Night – October 30th at Goose Creek Memorial High School, 6:30pm

Ross S. Sterling High School

SUCCESS for ALL

Students!